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My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)

My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)

2014·Movie·30m

Animation, Documentary, Music

7.4 / 10 (5 votes)

Life is not bad when I'm not feeling sad.

Based on Elizabeth Swados’ picture book of the same name, this animated short film charts one woman's struggle with depression.

Directed by
Robert Marianetti, David Wachtenheim, Elizabeth Swados
Original language
English
Released
17 April 2014

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Availability in the US · Subtitle and audio track data

Prime Video
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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • Sigourney Weaver

    Sigourney Weaver

    Elizabeth Swados (voice)

  • Steve Buscemi

    Steve Buscemi

    Suicidal Thoughts (voice)

  • Fred Armisen

    Fred Armisen

    Pill Bottle (voice)

  • Dan Fogler

    Dan Fogler

  • Rachel Stern

    Rachel Stern

    Vocalist (singing voice)

  • JB

    Joanna Bober

  • Hallie Cooper-Novack

    Hallie Cooper-Novack

  • AS

    Amanda Shechtman

    Blonde Ponytail Girl (voice)

  • Stephanie Hsu

    Stephanie Hsu

    voice

  • MG

    Matthew Gehring